In Ukraine, the heating season traditionally begins on October 15. However, according to the mayor of the capital, Vitaliy Klitschko, heat will be supplied in Kyiv from October 14, although this will only apply to social institutions such as hospitals, schools and kindergartens. Residential buildings will begin to receive heat when the average daily temperature drops to 8°C and remains at this level for at least three days, also taking into account trends towards further cooling.
Schedule for the start of the heating season in different cities:
- Kharkiv – later than October 15;
- Zhytomyr – October 16;
- Zhytomyr region – November 1;
- Chernihiv – October 15;
- Mukachevo – October 21.
The authorities of Lutsk and Rivne have not yet announced the exact dates for the start of the heating season, but will also focus on weather conditions. At the same time, heat was supplied to hospitals in Rivne on October 8.
In Dnipro, the city authorities reported that all thermal insulation work has been completed, but the exact date for the start of the heating season is not yet known.
Heating tariffs in 2024
Under martial law, which has been extended until November 9, 2024, a moratorium on tariff increases has been introduced in Ukraine. This means that prices for gas, hot water, and heating will remain unchanged until April 30, 2025. Thus, residents using the services of Naftogaz of Ukraine will pay 7.96 hryvnias per cubic meter of gas, while other suppliers keep prices within the range of 7.70-9.99 hryvnias per cubic meter.
Regarding electricity, from October 1, the majority of the population will pay UAH 4.32 per kWh, and the use of electric boilers, if the project is approved, will cost UAH 2.64 per kWh. The heating season may be held at a preferential rate, but only for the first 2,000 kWh per month. After exceeding this limit, the rates will be standard.
